Built Green Spec Homes

Two spec houses designed in 2003 to be affordable starter homes for the Seattle housing market. The pair were built on difficult adjoining steep slope lots in an environmental critical area (ECA). The design solution had to be innovative to address the site and budget restrictions without compromising the quality of the architecture.

The houses were built under the Seattle Master Builders "Built Green" program, and received a rating of 4 stars (out of a possible 5) for their green features.

"These houses honor the concerns of their time -- environmental consciousness, a need for affordability and a modern aesthetic. They aren't faux-Craftsman cottages, evoking nostalgic memories. They exude an integrity that follows from squarely facing reality, and that's a home environment that a lot of us would appreciate."